TopSitesRT.exe file report

MD5 d3cf80c94c792ebc0e8ea24644c31a10
Latest seen 2025-02-07 23:01:29 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-05-26 03:10:14 (8 years ago)
Size 719 KB
Publisher APN LLC.
Product TopSitesRT
Signed by APN LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-26 03:10:14 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-02-07 23:01:29 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: APN LLC.. Product metadata: TopSitesRT.

Digital signature

Signed by APN LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

TopSitesRT.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with TopSitesRT. The reported company name is APN LLC.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-02-07 23:01:29 (a year ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

Product Name: TopSitesRT
Company Name: APN LLC.
MD5: d3cf80c94c792ebc0e8ea24644c31a10
Size: 719 KB
First Published: 2017-05-26 03:10:14 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-02-07 23:01:29 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-02-07 23:01:29 (a year ago)
Signed By: APN LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on TopSitesRT.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\orj-spe\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spey9kv76yh.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spexonqergk.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-sped158e5k8.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[6].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe[2].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-ars3-v7[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-spe6kdpmtbp.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\uszbaufkrf\toolbar\orj-spe\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar

ThreatInfo has observed TopSitesRT.exe in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 18.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 47.2%
Windows 10 44.4%
Windows 8.1 8.3%

The most common operating system signal for TopSitesRT.exe is Windows 7 with 47.2% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

TopSitesRT.exe is identified as pe for 32 systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x000883a9

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 627200 8afb5c8876e05eb4f8618deb6f3949f3
.rdata 71168 68633fe679e6f4f2c89da69b993a4c97
.data 10240 48e1d584c0ce8dd2446d098ee8e6199f
.rsrc 1536 6b0eaf00879e01ab960b9bedf9f6e15a
.reloc 19968 43d61196312a4c03ab952880981a277f

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

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